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Best Indie Books of August

  • NONFICTION

    GARRUBBO GUIDE

    JUNE 1, 2020

NONFICTION

GARRUBBO GUIDE

by Edwin Garrubbo

An inspiring and informative guide to the foods of Italy. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MISS HAVILLAND

    APRIL 22, 2020

FICTION

MISS HAVILLAND

by Gay Daly

An enjoyable work that explores one woman’s path to adulthood. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE CHAOS COURT

    MARCH 8, 2020

CHILDREN'S

THE CHAOS COURT

by Jake Burnett

Effervescent and captivating, this middle-grade tale boasts a big heart. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    CATWALK

    JUNE 23, 2020

FICTION

CATWALK

by Meryl Natchez

Outstanding poetic musings that strike at the very core of human connections and contradictions. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE TALKING BAOBAB TREE

    MARCH 25, 2020

  • FICTION

    TO THE MAN IN THE RED SUIT

    MAY 5, 2020

FICTION

TO THE MAN IN THE RED SUIT

by Christina Fulton

A fine collection that gives grief the tonic sting of saltwater. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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